Three Shinto priests from Meiji Jingu will be coming to Toronto to do an introductory talk on Shinto and also demonstrate traditional Gagaku music this September!
Shibusawa Eiichi (1840-1931) is regarded as the father of Japanese capitalism. He founded nearly 500 enterprises and economic organizations, most of which operate to this day. Equally dedicated to social and public welfare, he launched 600 philanthropic programs in many … Continue reading →
Have you been thinking about learning a new language but haven't been able to find the time? The Japan Foundation, Toronto is happy to offer a monthly drop-in starter Japanese-language lesson series over the lunch hour! In these lessons, we will … Continue reading →
This event will relate two Studio Ghibli films, "My Neighbor Totoro" and "From Up On Poppy Hill", to the works of Kenji Miyazawa, a well-known Japanese children's literature writer. "My Neighbor Totoro" has been described as "one of the most … Continue reading →
Dentō Geinō Traditional Performing Arts Screening Series 2018 From the collection in the archive of The Japan Foundation, Toronto twelve short cultural documentary films will be screened in conjunction with Noh Masks Onstage: An Exhibition of Photographs by Yoshiaki Kanda. … Continue reading →
Noh Theatre Lecture by Masayuki Nakamura In conjunction with with the current exhibition Masks Onstage: Noh Theatre Photography by Yoshiaki Kanda, the Japan Foundation, Toronto will be hosting a lecture by the director of the Yokohama Noh Theatre Masayuki Nakamura. Reservations are … Continue reading →
Are you interested in studying Japanese but don’t know where to begin? Do you understand some Japanese but are looking to put your skills to the test? Come to the Japan Foundation, Toronto for our Japanese Study Fair! Japanese language schools … Continue reading →
Are you interested in learning more about our year-long "Japanese Together" language courses? This summer, we will be hosting drop-in information sessions for the three levels that will be available in the 2018-2019 school year: ・Starter Course: Japanese Together 1 ・Elementary … Continue reading →
This summer, the Japan Foundation, Toronto (JFT) once again has a mini-course for anyone who wants to take Japanese for a test-run: Marugoto Summer Sampler! Over 3 classes students will gain the knowledge and skills to start talking about themselves and … Continue reading →
A Letter to Momo ももへの手紙 Directed by Hiroyuki Okiura (2012) 120 minutes A heartwarming animated fantasy from Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade director Hiroyuki Okiura that was seven years in the making. With the assistance of key animation supervisor Ando Masashi (Spirited Away), … Continue reading →
